---
title: "Get Shorty"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/get-shorty-2017"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 71951
imdb_id: "tt5761496"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 27
runtime_minutes: 49
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 111
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Get Shorty (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/get-shorty-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The television series Get Shorty is based on Elmore Leonard's 1990 novel of the same name. The story revolves around Miles Daly, who works in a particular profession. Miles attempts to transition into a new career, specifically in the film industry. He seeks to produce movies, and in doing so, he partners with a washed-up filmmaker named Rick Moreweather. The partnership is a means of laundering money, as Miles is involved with a crime ring in Nevada. The series is an adaptation of Elmore Leonard's novel, which was a New York Times bestselling book in 1990.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Nevada crime enforcer attempts to reinvent himself as a Hollywood movie producer."

### Why Watch
- based on an Elmore Leonard novel
- engaging premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains mature themes
- Tone & Suitability: The series is rated TV-MA for mature content.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, comedy, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | MGM Plus Amazon Channel | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | MGM Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | MGM Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (10 Episodes)
Get Shorty is a television series based on the novel of the same name by Elmore Leonard. The series premiered on EPIX in August. Miles Daly works as muscle for a crime ring in Nevada. Miles convinces washed up producer Rick Moreweather to film a period piece, a script he procures while working for the crime ring. Miles attempts to balance the demands of filmmaking with the suspicions of the crime ring's chief, Amara, and her nephew, Yago.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 27
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 7 (26%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 20 (74%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Davey Holmes
- **Networks / Studios**: Epix

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chris O'Dowd** as *Miles Daly*
- **Ray Romano** as *Rick Moreweather*
- **Sean Bridgers** as *Louis Darnell*
- **Lidia Porto** as *Amara De Escalones*
- **Goya Robles** as *Yago*
- **Megan Stevenson** as *April Quinn*
- **Carolyn Dodd** as *Emma Daly*
- **Lucy Walters** as *Katie Daly*
- **Sarah Stiles** as *Gladys*
- **Isaac Keys** as *Ed*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
A crime ring enforcer tries to leave his life of violence behind to become a film producer.

### Q: Is the series based on a book?
Yes, it is based on the 1990 novel by Elmore Leonard.

### Q: Who created the series?
The series was created by Davey Holmes.

### Q: When did the show air?
The series premiered on August 13, 2017, and ran until 2019.

### Q: Who are some of the main cast members?
The cast includes Chris O'Dowd, Ray Romano, Sean Bridgers, Carolyn Dodd, and Lidia Porto.

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